Perennials Guide > P Perennials
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Paeonia (Peony)
Height (inches):28-48, depending on variety
Light Requirements:full sun
Bloom color:pinks, reds, whites, maroon, purple
Bloom time:spring
Foliage Characteristics:dark green
Other Notes:deer resistant, good cutflower, fragrant
Variety Names:Dr. Alexander Flemming, Felix Crousse, Karl Rosenfield, Shirley Temple, Avalance, Mme Emile Debatene, Bowl of Beauty, Kansas, Sarah Bernhardt, Red Magic, Sorbet, Rosea Plena, Buckeye Belle
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Paeonia (Peony Tree)
Height (inches):48
Light Requirements:full sun
Bloom color:whites, purple, orange
Bloom time:late spring
Foliage Characteristics:dark green
Other Notes:plant graft 2" below ground, spectacular, showy
Variety Names:Rockii. White/Red, Purple, Kinkaku
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Papaver (Poppy)
Height (inches):14-32, depending on variety
Light Requirements:full/partial sun
Bloom color:burgundy rose, pinks, reds, oranges
Bloom time:late spring to summer
Foliage Characteristics:dark green
Other Notes:attracts hummingbirds & butterflies, deer & rabbit resistant
Variety Names:Harlem, Louvre, Pink Ruffles, Baby Kiss, Oriental Mix, Patty's Plum, Little Candyfloss, Picotee, Fancy Feathers, Place Pigalle, Pizz-catto Mix
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Penstemon (Beardtongue)
Height (inches):15-32, depending on variety
Light Requirements:full/partial sun
Bloom color:whites, pinks, reds, purples, blues
Bloom time:summer
Foliage Characteristics:dark green or burgundy
Other Notes:good cutflower, attracts hummingbirds,
Variety Names:Husker Red, Pink Chablis, Beautiful Blue, Pikes Peak Purple, Stapleford Gem, Pretty Petticoat, Ruby Candle, Prarie Splendor
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Perovskia (Russian Sage)
Height (inches):25-36, depending on variety
Light Requirements:full sun
Bloom color:lavender blue
Bloom time:summer
Foliage Characteristics:gray white, blue green, or silver gray
Other Notes:attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant, cutflower
Variety Names:Atriplicafolia, Little Spire, Longin
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Persicaria (Snakeweed)
Height (inches):4
Light Requirements:full sun
Bloom color:light pink
Bloom time:spring
Foliage Characteristics:medium green, spreading
Other Notes:can be used as groundcover
Variety Names:Himalayan Border Jewel
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Phlox Paniculata (Garden Phlox)
Height (inches):12-36, depending on variety
Light Requirements:full sun
Bloom color:pinks, greens, purples, reds, white
Bloom time:summer
Foliage Characteristics:green & upright, or variegated green
Other Notes:fragrant, great cutflower, attacts butterflies & hummingbirds, some are mildew resistant
Variety Names:Light Pink Flame, Fancy Feelings, Natural Feelings, Pleasant Feelings, Midnight Feelings, Harlequin, Delilah, Goldmine, Rubymine, Mini Star, Nora Leigh, Grenadine Dream, Junior Dance, Junior Dream, Peppermint Twist, Wendy House, Starfire
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Phlox Subulata (Creeping Phlox)
Height (inches):6
Light Requirements:full sun
Bloom color:crimson, blue, pink, white, or red/white
Bloom time:early spring
Foliage Characteristics:dark green, glossy
Other Notes:spreading evergreen
Variety Names:Red Wing, Emerald Blue, Emerald Pink, White Delight, Candy Stripes
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Physostegia (Obedient Plant)
Height (inches):24-30
Light Requirements:full/partial sun
Bloom color:white or pink
Bloom time:late summer
Foliage Characteristics:dark green, upright
Other Notes:attracts hummingbirds & butterflies
Variety Names:Miss Manners, Vivid
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Platycoden (Balloon Flower)
Height (inches):8
Light Requirements:full/partial sun
Bloom color:purple blue
Bloom time:summer
Foliage Characteristics:dark green
Other Notes:buds resemble hot-air balloons
Variety Names:Sentimental Blue
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Polemonium (Jacob's Ladder)
Height (inches):12-20, depending on variety
Light Requirements:full/partial sun
Bloom color:blues, lavenders
Bloom time:late spring to summer
Foliage Characteristics:green or variegated green
Other Notes:some have fern-like foliage
Variety Names:Stairway to Heaven, Bressingham Blue, Brise D'Anjou, Apricot Delight, Snow and Sapphire, Blue Pearl
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Polygonatum (Variegated Solomon's Seal)
Height (inches):24
Light Requirements:full/partial shade
Bloom color:white
Bloom time:early spring
Foliage Characteristics:green with a white stripe
Other Notes:prefers woodland areas
Variety Names:Variegatum
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Polygonum (Silver Lace Vine)
Height (feet):20-30
Light Requirements:full/partial sun
Bloom color:profuse white
Bloom time:midsummer
Foliage Characteristics:green
Other Notes:drought tolerant, rapid viner
Variety Names:Aubrietii
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Potentilla (Cinquefoil)
Height (inches):6-12, depending on variety
Light Requirements:full/partial sun
Bloom color:carmine scarlet or apricot with red
Bloom time:summer
Foliage Characteristics:green, groundcover
Other Notes:tender perennial, can be used as groundcover, good plant for rock gardens
Variety Names:Ron McBeath, X Tonguei
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Pulmonaria (Lungwort)
Height (inches):9-16, depending on variety
Light Requirements:full/partial shade
Bloom color:pink to blue
Bloom time:spring
Foliage Characteristics:solid silver, or green with silver spots
Other Notes:attracts hummingbirds, deer & rabbit resistant
Variety Names:Majeste, Raspberry Splash, Roy Davidson, Mrs. Moon, Apple Frost, High Contrast, Milky Way
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Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower)
Height (inches):12
Light Requirements:full sun
Bloom color:purple to pink
Bloom time:spring
Foliage Characteristics:green, fern-like, hairy
Other Notes:deer resistant
Variety Names:Heiler Hybrids
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Pyrethrum (Painted Daisy)
Height (inches):24
Light Requirements:full/partial sun
Bloom color:mix
Bloom time:early summer
Foliage Characteristics:dark green
Other Notes:great cutflower
Variety Names:Robinson Mix